(La Nouvelle Répuboique)-Meeting in Lomé on July 3, 2026, Foreign Ministers and representatives of the member states of the African Political Alliance (APA) adopted a final declaration at the end of an extraordinary ministerial conference dedicated to assessing the impact of the Middle East crisis on Africa. Participants stressed that the ongoing tensions are having significant economic, security, and geopolitical consequences for the African continent.
The ministers called for a coordinated African response to strengthen the continent’s resilience against external shocks. They recommended accelerating regional economic integration, boosting intra-African trade, enhancing energy and food security, and deepening cooperation in defense and the fight against transnational threats.
On the diplomatic front, the African Political Alliance reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue, negotiation, and respect for international law as the only sustainable path toward resolving the Middle East crisis. The declaration also welcomed ongoing mediation efforts by international stakeholders and called for the protection of civilian populations.
At the close of the conference, participants agreed to strengthen strategic dialogue between Africa and the Middle East to promote peace, stability, and mutually beneficial cooperation. They also commended Togo for hosting the meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to continued consultations on geopolitical developments affecting the African continent.
Elsa KWAME
Journaliste de formation, il s’intéresse particulièrement à l’actualité politique, économique et sociale, ainsi qu’aux enjeux de gouvernance, de développement et de changement climatique au Togo et en Afrique.
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